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John Thune: “I would keep the 60-vote threshold in place.”

On the recordMay 13, 2025
I would keep the 60-vote threshold in place.
Said by
John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
Source
slate.com

Editor's note · Context

Thune pledged to maintain the filibuster's 60-vote requirement at the start of the current session.

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